Having become the owner of a country house or cottage, each of us wants to not only have the opportunity to grow garden crops, but also create the most comfortable place to relax outdoors. To implement these ideas in landscape design, there is such a thing as zone zoning - the division of the territory into functional zones.
Today "House of Dreams" offers readers to learn about the 5 main areas of any suburban area and understand how to properly arrange them. In addition, you will learn several important rules for zoning plots of different shapes.
Zoning of the plot
The main zones of the garden plot
The number of functional areas of the garden plot depends on the size of its area and the wishes of the owners themselves. If the territory will be used primarily for growing garden crops, then the garden and economic zone should occupy at least 85% of the area. If the owners plan not only to work at the dacha, but also to rest or receive guests, then about 20-25% of the territory should be allocated for the arrangement of a comfortable recreation area. In addition to these functional areas, many owners also prefer to allocate separate sites for the design of a sports or playground.
Regardless of the functional purpose, absolutely all areas of the countryside should be in harmony with each other, creating a single ensemble. With an independent arrangement of the site, many owners often forget about this, and as a result, the garden zones look apart from each other. Ideally, the neighboring zones should smoothly flow into each other. This effect is created with the help of various plantings, paths, flower beds, flower beds, partitions, ponds, etc.
The first step in the development of the site is the selection of zones and the determination of their location. To do this, you need to take into account some rules of landscape design, which we will consider further.
1. Garden area and garden
Regardless of the purpose and size of the garden area, it must be located on the maximum open and sunny side of the territory. Traditionally, this zone is located far from the place for rest. However, it is better to plant large trees on the northern side of the site.
If the garden area is a decorative element of landscape design, that is, it should be in sight, it's best to decorate it on the local area or in the lobby area. As a rule, when this zone of the site becomes a decorative addition to the territory, flowers, bushes, greens, spicy herbs, etc. are grown on it. All this can become a bright decoration of the landscape. For example, the boundaries of the zone can be designated as beautiful cobblestone beds, hedges, lattices decorated with climbing plants and other decorative elements.
Usually in this zone there is a small garden, if there is a need for it, including a decorative one. Planting there can be the very minimum of crops that will not only bear fruit, but with proper care they will decorate the site.
Garden area on the plot
Ornamental beds in the plot photo
Ornamental beds in the photo
Garden area on the plot
2. Economic zone
The size of the economic zone directly depends on the size of the garden or vegetable garden on the plot. If you grow a lot of garden crops, you will need a variety of tools and tools, respectively, they should be free to be placed in the economic zone. In addition, this zone can include a garage, a barn, a greenhouse, a summer shower, etc.
The economic zone is always isolated from prying eyes. It is most convenient to equip it in the backyard, but keep in mind that it should be near the garden area. If the economic corner of the site includes only a shed or a canopy for storing inventory, then you can equip it in any convenient place, zadekorirovavi construction vineyards, climbing plants or decorative partitions.
Zoning of the country plot - greenhouse
Economic zone on the site
3. Rest area
Depending on the size, the recreation area in the garden area can include terraces, gazebos, barbecues, benches, benches, pool, patio and many other decorative or functional objects. This territory is intended for rest, eating, meeting guests and spending leisure, so it should be as comfortable and comfortable as possible.
Usually, a recreation area is placed in the inner or backyard, in a territory remote from the entrance. However, if this is not possible, it can be hidden from prying eyes with decorative screens, green hedges, high bushes or lattices decorated with climbing plants.
Rest area on the site photo
Garden area areas
Zoning of the countryside
4. Children's play area
Often this area is combined with a recreation area, but it is better if the children's playground is located near the house so that it can be easily seen from the windows,for example, from the kitchen or living room. In addition to sandboxes, slides and swings, in this area you need to equip a site with a bench or bench, hidden under a canopy, so that if necessary, children can rest in the shade or hide from the rain. Denote the boundaries of the children's play area can be using low flower beds, narrow paths with a soft coating or beds with flower beds.
Children's area on site
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sports area If you want to equip a separate sports ground on your site, choose a darkened territory for its location. However, if in the territory of this zone there are attributes for team games - a table or a grid for tennis, a playground for football or basketball, nearby it should not be located buildings or objects. It is best to have a sports area in the backyard.
Sports area on site
Site shape and zoning
When deciding how a site should be divided into zones, it is necessary to take into account not only its dimensions, but also its shape. The easiest way is to equip a standard rectangular section on which the house is located in the middle of the territory. In this case, the zoning of the site depends only on the wishes of the owners and the requirements for the cultivation of garden crops.
It is more difficult to create a single landscape ensemble on a stretch of rectangular shape. In this case, it is recommended that the largest zones be arranged on the sides of the site. For example, on the one hand there can be a garden zone, and on the other - a zone for rest. In this case, it is recommended to use various large bushes, arches from living plants, flower beds, flower beds, etc., as a division of boundaries for each zone.
If the site is L-shaped, then that part of the territory that is located apart from the whole area of the yard can be successfully used to equip the recreation area or sports ground.
How to divide the site into zones
Recreation area on the site
Proper zoning of the site will help you make the most comfortable use of every centimeter of the territory of the villa or garden. However, building up this or that zone, it is important to remember not only about convenience, but also about the style unity that will give the landscape design harmony and expressiveness.
